"First available in October of 2025, Solos is positioning the AirGo A5 as lightweight, comfortable smart glasses with hands-free AI assistance and a long-lasting battery. As a result, the target audience differs from that of the popular Meta Ray-Ban glasses, which are geared more towards content creation, as these are more intended for the AI enthusiast. Yet, they are still an investment, with the cheapest frames costing $249, so I put them to the test to determine if they are worth the price."
"The biggest highlight of these glasses is the long-lasting battery. On the website, they are advertised with 10 hours of music streaming or seven hours of phone call time. While that would grant you all-day battery, it is worth highlighting that it's unlikely you'd be listening to music or on the phone for that long. In my experience, even when using them for music and meetings, they lasted me on average two days on a single charge, only dropping about 30% in 24 hours."
Solos released the AirGo A5 in October 2025 as lightweight, comfortable smart glasses emphasizing hands-free AI assistance and a discreet, camera-free design. The glasses target AI enthusiasts rather than content creators and start at $249 for the cheapest frames. Battery claims include 10 hours of music streaming or seven hours of phone calls; real-world use showed roughly two days of mixed use and about 30% battery drain over 24 hours on standby connected to a smartphone. Audio is delivered via open-ear drivers without noise cancellation, producing acceptable sound but noticeable tinniness and audio leakage at high volumes.
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